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Unverified border visuals circulating online: 'Trust only official sources'

The Press Information Bureau (PIB) has cautioned citizens and the media against sharing unverified visuals and misleading claims related to the India-China border circulating on social media. It urged everyone to rely only on official updates from the Ministry of Defence and the Indian Armed Forces

16 days ago

'One Seat In Honour Of Om Raut': Did Ramayana producer Namit Malhotra take a sly dig at Adipurush director? Fact Check

Following the release of the Ramayana Part 1 trailer, Adipurush began trending on social media. Amid the discussions, a fake Instagram post falsely attributed to Ramayana producer Namit Malhotra went viral, claiming he had urged theatres to reserve one seat in honour of Om Raut.

23 days ago

'Malicious Garbage': Shilpa Shetty slams viral fake reservation statement, adds 'Don't fall for fake news'

Shilpa Shetty called out a fake screenshot claiming she had spoken in favour of reservation and urged people not to believe the fake news. Earlier, actor Vijay Varma had also denied a similar fake reservation-related post that was falsely attributed to him.

24 days ago

MEA debunks viral post misrepresenting spokesperson over Jantar Mantar protest

The misleading post, shared by an X account named PulseNewsBreaking, falsely claimed the government had confirmed there was no Pakistan, China or foreign funding behind the protests. The MEA issued the clarification through its official FactCheck handle, calling the post misleading.

29 days ago

NCERT Introduces Emergency In Class 9 Textbook For First Time, Calls It A Major Challenge To Indian Democracy

For the first time, NCERT has included the 1975-77 Emergency in a Class 9 Social Science textbook, describing it as a major challenge to Indian democracy. The chapter highlights the suspension of fundamental rights, press censorship, arrests of political leaders, and the role of Jayaprakash Narayan's movement.

Jun 25, 2026

June 21 NEET re-test: NTA cautions students, parents against scammers offering 'leaked paper'

Ahead of the June 21 NEET-UG 2026 re-test, NTA Director General Abhishek Singh warned students and parents against scammers on Telegram and social media who are falsely claiming to sell leaked question papers for large sums of money. H

Jun 16, 2026

Has Alia Bhatt replaced Deepika Padukone in Kalki AD? Spokesperson calls out Instagram 'fake news' copy-pasting [Fact Check]

Has Alia Bhatt replaced Deepika Padukone in Kalki 2? Spokesperson calls out Instagram 'fake news' copy-pasting [Fact Check]

On Tuesday, reports surfaced claiming that Alia Bhatt has been roped in to play a pivotal role in the Kalki 2898 AD sequel, though she is not expected to replace Deepika Padukone in the film. However, the film's spokesperson has now reacted to the reports and addressed the rumours surrounding Alia's casting.

Jun 16, 2026

Truth behind the viral claim that PM Modi asked women to sell gold and deposit money in banks [fact Check]

A viral graphic circulating on social media falsely claims that Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged women to sell their gold and deposit the money in banks. The image, carrying the logo of Navbharat Times, attributes a quote to Modi calling on "mothers and sisters" to sacrifice by selling their gold.

Jun 14, 2026

'Attack report fake': MEA says all safe on Indian-crewed tanker 'Liaki Freedom' sailing off Oman

Fake: MEA debunks attack claim on Indian-crewed MT Liaki Freedom off Oman

he ministry's fact-check unit also flagged viral social media posts claiming the tanker was hit and sailors were killed as fake news. The clarification comes amid heightened concerns over maritime security following recent attacks on commercial vessels near the Strait of Hormuz and the Gulf of Oman.

Jun 13, 2026

Fact Check: Did PM Modi Meet CJP Founder Abhijeet Dipke in US? Sanjay Raut Deletes Viral Photo Amid Questions

A social media post shared by Sanjay Raut sparked controversy after it featured a photograph purportedly showing Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke. The post was later deleted after users questioned the image's authenticity.

Jun 11, 2026

Gold, silver rise up to 2 pc amid softer dollar and easing crude prices

PIB Fact Check dismisses claims of RBI selling $12 billion gold reserves as fake

According to official RBI figures, gold accounted for 13.92% of forex reserves in September 2025, rising to 16.70% by March 31, 2026, and further to 16.85% as of May 22, 2026. The RBI's physical gold holdings remained largely unchanged at around 880 metric tonnes, contradicting claims of any major sale.

Jun 3, 2026

Govt Clarifies No Plan To Monetise Gold Held By Temples

Fact Check: No proposal to monetise temple gold holdings approved: Govt

The government on Tuesday clarified that there is no plan to monetise gold held by temple trusts or any religious institution in the country. It said reports and social media claims suggesting otherwise are false and misleading

May 19, 2026

Fact Check: Claims of IAF Plane Crash in J&K's Kishtwar Are False

The Indian Air Force dismissed social media claims of an aircraft crash near Kishtwar, J&K, calling them false. It urged media to verify facts before publishing to curb misinformation. A viral video showing smoke behind a mountain fueled the rumours, but the IAF clarified no such crash occurred.

Apr 25, 2026

3 FIRs filed over misleading social media posts on Char Dham Yatra; monitoring stepped up

The Uttarakhand government has stepped up action against misinformation related to the Char Dham Yatra, with three FIRs registered so far. Authorities found misleading social media posts falsely claiming poor arrangements at Kedarnath Dham, including long wait times and lack of facilities.

Apr 24, 2026

PIB Fact-Check: No New RBI Guidelines for Exchange of Discontinued Currency Notes

The Press Information Bureau's fact-checking unit has dismissed as fake news reports claiming that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued new guidelines allowing the exchange of discontinued currency notes. The PIB clarified that the RBI has made no such announcement.

Apr 18, 2026

'If you love Iran, go to Iran': Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir issues stern warning to Shia clerics

ISI planning multi-pronged offensive on India's defence, financial systems: Intel

Hacker groups backed by the ISI are expected to disrupt critical infrastructure and extract sensitive data, while fake news and hoax messages may be used to create panic, especially amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and elections.

Apr 2, 2026

Iran agreeing to negotiate implies they are under pressure: Israeli envoy Azar

Trump confirmed active negotiations with Iran and said Iran's leadership has changed, highlighted energy concessions including the Strait of Hormuz, and reiterated that Iran will not develop nuclear weapons, calling reports of ongoing conflict "fake news."

Mar 25, 2026

Trump says Iran has 'one more chance at peace'; Tehran calls reports of US talks 'fake news'

Donald Trump signalled progress on an Iran deal, citing "major points of agreement," as markets rallied; he hinted the Strait of Hormuz could reopen, but Iran's M. B. Ghalibaf denied any talks, calling the claims "fake news."

Mar 24, 2026

PM Modi urges strict action against LPG hoarding, black marketing; calls for unity and alertness like Covid era amid West Asia crisis

PM Modi urges strict action against LPG hoarding, black marketing; calls for unity amid West Asia crisis

PM Modi highlighted the economic, security, and humanitarian challenges India faces due to the conflict, including its impact on trade, crude oil and gas supplies, and the safety of Indians in Gulf countries. He also called for swift action against those spreading fake news or trying to exploit the crisis.

Mar 23, 2026

Kohli laughs off reports suggesting demands for 'chartered flight access' in IPL

The account later claimed it "crashed" after his response. Ahead of the IPL, Kohli addressed teammates during RCB's first training session, motivating them to give their best, emphasising focus, urgency, and maximum effort over the two-and-a-half-month tournament.

Mar 22, 2026

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